Process Innovation Specialist na Hanwha Philly Shipyard

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Work to ensure that everyone inside the Yard, as well as subcontractors, are safe and are performing their work in accordance with HPSI CORE principals
• Ensure that all HPSI safety procedures, rules and regulations are communicated, understood, and followed

• Analyze current shipbuilding processes (business development, engineering, procurement, production planning, quality, project management, finance, HSE, HR, IT) and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead projects focused on digitalization, process automation, and application of innovative technologies within the shipyard.
• Facilitate coordination between engineering, production, and IT departments for process optimization initiatives.
• Design and implement best practices for planning, execution, and resource management with a focus on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Support the integration of digital solutions (such as MES, CAD, ERP and production scheduling systems) into existing workflows.
• Monitor project progress, document results, and communicate outcomes to stakeholders and management.
• Provide expert guidance and training to teams on optimized processes and digital tool adoption.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring sustainable impact across departments.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Able to communication effectively with all levels of the organization
• Decision making/problem solving
• Adaptability and organizational skills and understanding
• Integrity
• Conflict resolution
• Strategic thinking with a passion for innovation and change management.
• Stress management
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member
• Organized, proactive, and adaptable to evolving environments

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Hands-on experience in ship construction, design/production planning, shipbuilding systems, or application development/implementation.
• Strong understanding of future shipyard transformation, process optimization, and manufacturing best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-departmental projects and communicate technical information effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proven track record in innovation or process improvement within an industrial environment.
• Experience with digitalization tools for shipbuilding (e.g., MES, CAD, PLM, ERP) is highly desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke.  Work may be executed indoors or outdoors and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

* Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of employees during employment shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such an individual.